TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two organizations are getting ready to distribute thousands of pounds of food in Topeka to local families who need the help early in July. Kathy Deitering, volunteer chair with Harvesters food distribution, said families are invited to stop by a big food distribution event at the Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI). The church,…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Officials are monitoring the spread of a disease that is hurting corn production in Kansas. The Kansas State Research and Extension Office posted a publication on June 30 regarding the spread of a disease that is causing black spots to appear on corn stalks in some parts of the state. The fungal…… MORE
WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) – Deputies in northeast Kansas are taking part in “an active and aggressive investigation” after multiple attempted burglaries were reported across Wabaunsee County. Sheriff Eric Kirsch with the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on social media that his office is investigation a series of attempted thefts and burglaries in…… MORE
JACKSON COUNTY (KSNT) – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reports a person used a truck in “running down” a motorcyclist, causing injuries after responding to reports of gunshots. The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to a report of a person with a gun threatening people and a report of gunshots around 3:30 a.m. on June…… MORE
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Lyons man was found guilty in a shooting that injured a Lyons police officer and another man back on Oct. 16, 2020. On Friday, Adam Hrabik was convicted by a jury of attempted capital murder of a law officer and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Adam Hrabik (Courtesy: Rice…… MORE
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Lyons man was found guilty in a shooting that injured a Lyons police officer and another man back on Oct. 16, 2020. On Friday, Adam Hrabik was convicted by a jury of attempted capital murder of a law officer and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Adam Hrabik (Courtesy: Rice…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT)- There were more than 70,000 reported incidents in the Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s (KBI) 2024 Kansas Crime Index report that was released on Monday. The overall crime rate index decreased from 27 per 1,000 people to 23.3 in 2024, the lowest reported in more than 20 years, according to the report. The violent…… MORE
What We’re Tracking Hot weekend Storms Sunday night Early Week Cool Down Much of the area will be mostly sunny and muggy today warming into the low 90s today with some areas barely breaking 90. Later on in the evening, we can’t rule out the potential for an isolated shower or thunderstorm to develop in…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) — One Kansas state representative is pushing back against Attorney General Kris Kobach and his recent call for federal investigations into several public school districts. Kobach recently requested federal investigations into four Kansas school districts. He believes that districts in Topeka, Olathe and Kansas City should be investigated regarding policies related to transgender…… MORE
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A New Jersey company is recalling more than 143,000 pounds of bologna distributed nationwide due to a misbranding issue. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on June 27 that Gaiser’s European Style Provisions Inc. of New Jersey is recalling 143,416 pounds of ready-to-eat…… MORE
